Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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Commission District(s): 1 and 7
Application of Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to Chapter 5: Small Area Plans of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This application is intended to incorporate Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy document's general vision, policies, and goals as guidance for future development of the planned area.
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PETITION NO: N1-2026-1098 TA-26-1248180
PROPOSED USE: Ch. 5: SAP – Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway
LOCATION: N/A
PARCEL NO. : N/A
INFO. CONTACT: Aprell King, Long Range Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to Chapter 5: Small Area Plans of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This application is intended to incorporate Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy document's general vision, policies, and goals as guidance for future development of the planned area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (August 2026) Full-cycle deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (September 1, 2026) Pending.
PLANNING STAFF: (September 2026) Approval.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is seeking to adopt the Embry Hills-Presidential Parkway & Surrounding Communities Placemaking Strategy document’s general vision, policies, and goals as guidance for future development of the planned area. Originating as an Arts & Culture small area plan within the Embry Hills & Presidential Parkway area, DeKalb County & Pond conducted targeted community engagement efforts that resulted in the expansion of the boundary area and scope. Based on the desires and needs captured by the community, the Arts & Culture-focused plan developed into a robust Small Area Plan focused on three pillars of focus: Safer Streets, Accessible Op...
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